porn addiction is probably more common than we think this condition can significantly impact your life and the lives of those around you in this video we'll break it down whilst accessing porn isn't necessarily an unhealthy behavior when porn use becomes excessive and negatively impacts your life and your ability to function daily this may indicate the development of a porn addiction porn addiction is a subcategory of sex addiction people with this condition experience an uncontrollable urge to seek out and view pornographic material over time porn addiction can negatively impact your daily life leading to problems in
relationships and work this downward spiral is because individuals have trouble stopping these compulsions is it a common problem the term porn addiction has only become more widely accepted in their medical profession in recent years meaning we don't really know how many are affected by this condition some Studies have suggested that somewhere between three and six percent of the population suffer from porn addiction however it may be more common than we think in 2019 a prominent pornographic website recorded an outstanding number of visits 42 billion to be exact to put this figure into perspective that averages
150 million visits daily wow such an enormous daily influx is mind-boggling and surpasses the combined populations of Canada Australia Poland and the Netherlands the Advent of more advanced smartphones and tablets mean that porn is more readily available and compulsions can be harder to resist so what are the signs of porn addiction currently there's no official diagnostic criteria for porn addiction which makes diagnosis all the more challenging however splitting the symptoms into three categories can help first excessive use second impact on day-to-day life and relationships and third difficulty functioning without pornography so first symptoms related to
excessive use you may find that you're regularly accessing porn including spending more and more time downloading and viewing it you experience intense impulses and Cravings that compel you to seek out pornography and you may feel unable to stop using porn despite the negative consequences it's brought to your life and you may find that you explore progressively more extreme or unusual types of pornography to find satisfaction second is the impact on relationships you may notice that your Pawn viewing habits adversely affect your relationship possibly leading to your partner expressing concerns you react with anger or defensiveness
when you're confronted about your porn use and you display changes in your sexual behavior towards your partner such as becoming more dominant aggressive or emotionally distant additionally long-term sexual dysfunction can arise in relationships including inability to become aroused you may find it more difficult to become aroused by your partner erectile dysfunction also delayed or premature ejaculation and even difficulty reaching your orgasm these forms of sexual dysfunction can significantly impact Intimate Relationships causing frustration disappointment and reduce satisfaction for both partners an excessive porn used during working hours can lead to poorer performance at work and third
difficulty functioning without pornography you may become dependent on pornography to alter or improve your mood and you may find that you're using it to relieve stress or reduce anxiety so can I manage my porn addiction myself so the first step to recovery is acknowledging that you have a problem this self-awareness is vital to break this habit we would always recommend seeking professional support if you suffer from porn addiction however I'm aware that you may want to try some self-help first if you want to try and overcome your porn addiction on your own here's a few
tips first Define your goals write down your reasons for quitting pornography second recognize your triggers note common triggers that may lead you to watching pornography and try your very best to avoid them third find a healthy alternative try to get back into an old hobby or take up a new one spend time with your friends and family to try and help occupy your mind and then finally Implement technology restrictions and what we mean by this is use apps that can help restrict your access to pornography consider using website blockers filters and even accountability software if
you find quitting on your own challenging or your addiction significantly affects your day-to-day life it's time to speak with a professional make an appointment with your doctor or therapist to discuss this further so what professional help is available the professional treatment for porn addiction follows a similar approach to addressing other behavioral addictions porn addiction is typically managed using cognitive behavioral therapy and other forms of psychotherapy therapy is usually provided to individuals couples or even group therapies remember breaking any habits takes time effort and patience it's important to be kind to yourself throughout the process and
celebrate those small victories along the way try to stay committed persevere and believe in your ability to overcome this challenge if you believe that you or a loved one is suffering from porn addiction it's important to remember you're not the only one that's struggling with this and you don't have to suffer in silence [Music] foreign
